Edward Hayden

Edward Hayden is a chef and food writer and is very well-known to audiences from his weekly cookery slots on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM. He also presents a weekly radio show, ‘The Saturday Show with Edward Hayden’, every Saturday morning on KCLR96fm. Edward works as a culinary lecturer in Waterford Institute of Technology. He also […]

Eunice Power

Eunice Power is a well-known figure on the Irish food scene and familiar to viewers of RTÉ’s Today Show, where she cooks live with Maura and Daithí. Raised on a traditional farm in Dungarvan, she is the owner of the award-winning andchips takeaway, and she also runs a bespoke catering business that has catered for some of the country’s most […]

Anna Darling Hevers

Based in Kinsale, Anna takes inspiration for her tailored menus from the bounty of fantastic producers on the Island of Ireland, cooking consciously and seasonally.   With a hospitality management degree from Shannon college and a Grand Diplomat from Le Cordon Bleu;  Anna has a wide range of experience in all things back and front of house.   Anna […]

Eniola Salami

Eniola Salami is the founder of Joyof Foods, a Dublin-based food brand bringing authentic West African flavours into the mainstream through modern, convenient formats.  Raised in a Nigerian household, food was central to how Eniola experienced culture, family, and identity. Dishes like jollof rice weren’t just meals, they were moments deeply rooted in tradition. But as life became busier, […]

Eva Pau

Eva Pau is the Managing Director of Asia Market, Ireland’s largest Asian supermarket, and the host of Eva Pau’s Asian Kitchen on RTÉ One. From childhood days spent playing in the aisles of her parents’ Asian store to becoming one of Ireland’s most recognisable voices in Asian cuisine, Eva Pau has dedicated her life and career to making Asian […]

John Relihan

John Relihan is a chef, pitmaster, and partner of Pitt Bros BBQ, one of Ireland’s most exciting BBQ brands. Passionate about fire, smoke, and bold flavors, John combines world-class techniques with the finest local Irish ingredients to create dishes that are smoky, rich, and unforgettable.  John’s career spans some of the most respected kitchens in the world. […]

Roberto Mungo

Roberto Mungo is a Calabrian born chef, master pastaio (pasta maker), restaurateur, and trained sommelier, with over two decades of experience in the restaurant industry. His cooking is defined by a thoughtful, ingredient-led approach to Italian cuisine. As the founder of Grano (est. 2018) and A Fianco (est. 2022) in Stoneybatter, Dublin, he has built […]

Gráinne Mullins

Entrepreneur, chocolatier and founder of Grá Chocolates, Gráinne Mullins is a pastry chef with over 10 years’ experience in high level, fine dining establishments. In 2019 she was awarded Euro-toques Young Chef of the Year and more recently, was included in the prestigious Forbes ‘30 under 30’ list 2023, highlighting the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders […]

Lily Ramirez Foran

Lily Ramirez-Foran is the founder of Ireland’s Mexican boutique grocer and cookery school, Picado Mexican in Dublin and author of the award winning book, TACOS by Blasta Books.  She has been living and cooking in Ireland for over 20 years with her Irish husband and business partner, Alan. She’s a woman on a mission to showcase Mexican food and culture beyond its clichés and misconceptions. When not busy with work, Lily can be […]

Marcus O’Laoire

Marcus is a contender for the title of the busiest man in Ireland, embodying a strong belief in following his passions. A professionally trained chef and influential content creator, Marcus has become a trusted voice in Ireland’s food scene, known for his bold, accessible cooking style and ability to spotlight the best of Dublin’s ever-evolving […]